Note: Once the firmware upgrade is accomplished but programmed device doesn’t work then it
may be necessary to start Memory Reset procedure and/or upload the firmware once more.
10.3.1. Firmware upgrade via RS232 COM port
Connect reader to PC’s COM port as explained in section 10.1
Power up the reader (device must be supplied from external source of power)
Place jumper on FDM contacts
Restart the reader (short RST contacts for while)
Start RogerISP program and select COM port you have connected the reader
Optionally click Erase button, RARC program will detect device type, select proper
communication protocol (you should see P89 series duplex, 19200 in the bottom of the
RogerISP program) and erase current firmware
In Firmware text window select file with the new firmware (file extension: HEX) then click
Program
Once the new firmware is uploaded, remove jumper from FDM contacts and restart the
reader (disconnect power for wile or short RST contacts for a moment)
Configure the reader manually or from PC
10.3.2. Firmware upgrade via RUD-1 interface
Connect reader to RUD-1 interface as explained in section 10.2
Place jumper on FDM contacts
Start RogerISP program and select COM port with the RUD-1
Optionally click on Erase command, RARC program will detect device type, select proper
communication protocol (you should see P89 series duplex, 19200 in the bottom of the
RogerISP program) and will erase current firmware
In Firmware text window select file with the new firmware (file extension: HEX) then click
Program
Once the new firmware is uploaded, remove jumper from FDM contacts and restart the
reader
Configure the reader manually or from PC